Hearing Decision

Request for Redress ILCA4 202753

Hearing at Teralba Amateur Sailing Club on 6th October 2024 at 17:05

Class: ILCA 4

Race: 5

Initiator: James Dale  Sail No. 202753

Respondent: Course D race officer Steve Iles

Protest details: Was scored disqualified under U flag. Does not think he was over the line and wishes redress on score.

There is no conflict of interest.

Protest lodged within the time limit..

Protest for redress is valid.

Procedural matters:

1.   Video presented by Course D race officer. 2 videos, 1 from pin end 1 from start boat.


2.  Sound recording form Course D race officer heard

Facts found:

1. ILCA 4 Race 5 was stated under “U Flag” conditions.


2. In the last 60 seconds before the start ILCA 4 No. 202753  was in the triangle between the first mark and the starting line.


3. ILCA 207753 was scored UFD RRS 30.3

1. There was neither an improper action nor omission of the race committee. Therefore, the requirements for redress in RRS 62.1(a) are not met.


2. 207753 is not entitled to redress.

Redress not given